29 Questions
What percentage of global warming from greenhouse gases produced by human activities is attributed to carbon dioxide?
50-60%
What is the primary source of nitrous oxide release?
Nylon production and biomass burning
What is the expected rise in the Earth's mean surface temperature between 1990 and 2100 according to IPCC?
1-3.5°C
What is the primary source of methane production?
Anaerobic bacteria breaking down organic matter
What is the main driver of the greenhouse effect?
Carbon dioxide
What is the percentage of carbon dioxide concentration produced by land clearing and burning?
25%
Which department is associated with the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program?
DSWD
What is the main concern of 8.8 million families in the Philippines?
Food insecurity
What is the primary focus of the Sangkap Pinoy Seal Program?
Nutrition education
Which term describes the uncertainty in the body's ability to utilize nutrients from food?
Uncertainty
What is the primary goal of the National Food Authority?
Ensuring food security
What is the concept regarded as the combined effect of?
Beneficence and non-maleficence
What is the effect of morphine on the patient's breathing system?
It deactivates the respiratory system
What does the Greek word 'Nano' mean?
Little old man or dwarf
Who is credited with presenting the first concept of nanotechnology?
Dr. Richard P. Feynman
What is the effect of nerve agents on the nervous system?
It interferes with signaling within the system
What does the term 'Nanotechnology' describe?
The study and application of extremely small things
Who coined the term 'Nanotechnology'?
Norio Taniguchi
What is the antidote for nerve agent toxicity?
Atropine and Pralidoxime
What is the characteristic of Soman in terms of production cost?
It is more expensive to produce than Sarin
What is the physical characteristic of NIPAH VIRUS in its pure form?
Colorless, odorless, and tasteless
How can NIPAH VIRUS spread into the environment?
Through evaporation into a vapor (gas)
What is the relative toxicity of Soman compared to Sarin?
More toxic than Sarin
What is a common source of global warming?
Intestinal tract of cattle
What is a predicted effect of global warming on the world's forests?
Change in the makeup and location of many world's forests
What is a potential consequence of a rising global sea level?
Environment refugees
What is a potential solution to reduce greenhouse gas emissions?
Implement emission trading
Why do forested countries get a break in their quotas?
Because trees absorb carbon dioxide
What is a predicted effect of global warming on human health?
Increase in air pollution in winter months
Learn about the effects of nitrous oxide and carbon dioxide on the environment, including their impact on global warming and ozone depletion. Discover the main sources of these greenhouse gases.
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